By
Eric Hanson, MD, MPH, Headquarters United States Air Force, Office of the Surgeon General, Directorate of Modernication, Science and Technology Division,
Chief, Science and Technology and Operational Biotechnology, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC
Thomas Neuhauser, MD, Staff Pathologist, Medical Directory of Hematology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX
Description
This concise, portable manual offers detailed guidance on developing and refining the skills required to take an accurate patient history
and conduct a thorough physical examination. 48 specialty-trained physicians cover all 28 medical specialties, enabling the reader to
obtain the most conclusive diagnostic information from each patient in any clinical setting. A clear, consistent outline format with
at-a-glance charts, tables and boxes makes reference quick and easy. Specific guidelines detail each step for every type of physical
examination, with up to three different approaches for each body system. Sample write-ups at the beginning of each chapter provide a
starting point for documentation. Readers will also find easy-to-follow information on · chartwork · diagnostic studies and interpretation
of laboratory results · imaging interpretation · and common bedside procedures.
Audience:
3rd and 4th year medical students, residents
